James Wheaton Chambers (October 13, 1887 - January 31, 1958) was an
American actor during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Prolific, he
appeared in over 200 films and television series during his
career.Chambers was born on October 13, 1887, in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, to a Philadelphia Main Line family.He graduated from
Princeton University in 1909. with a bachelor of arts degree. While
there, he was captain of a championship swimming team. In 1909, he
went to China to work with marines and soldiers of the Legation Guards
as part of Princeton's YMCA work in Peking. After he had to leave
because of the Chinese Revolution, he worked for the Associated
Press.Chambers gained early acting experience with the Henry Duffy
Players.
American actor during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Prolific, he
appeared in over 200 films and television series during his
career.Chambers was born on October 13, 1887, in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, to a Philadelphia Main Line family.He graduated from
Princeton University in 1909. with a bachelor of arts degree. While
there, he was captain of a championship swimming team. In 1909, he
went to China to work with marines and soldiers of the Legation Guards
as part of Princeton's YMCA work in Peking. After he had to leave
because of the Chinese Revolution, he worked for the Associated
Press.Chambers gained early acting experience with the Henry Duffy
Players.
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